Frame And Members problems of the 2000 Toyota Tundra - part 1

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and hauling a boat, the subframe nearby the transmission cross member detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact was able to inspect the vehicle and became aware of severe rust on the subframe with several areas where the subframe had rusted through and had holes. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

2000 Toyota Tundra. Consumer writes in regards to corrosion on the frame.

Tl the contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the brake indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear cross member was severely corroded, which spread to the brake line proportional valve. The contact found that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and the contact was informed that the state of south carolina was not included in the recall; therefore, they were unable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1904080954. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 187,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the contact observed that the subframe was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,315.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a hole in the frame due to corrosion build up. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,800.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that was sent a letter from the manufacturer for the spare tire rack. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that due to excessive rust, the entire frame needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that before the tire rack repair could be performed, the frame, rear shocks, emergency brake cables and linkage, exhaust system, fuel filter bracket, front sway bar, transmission mount and bolts, front brake hoses, steering shaft knuckle, fuel tank system and body mounts needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was repaired under recall NHTSA campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). However, the failure recurred and spread from the rear of the vehicle to the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an unknown manufacturer's recall for potential frame corrosion. The contact was under the impression that the dealer would make repairs to the control arm, struts, and spring perch in addition to the frame. The contact stated that the frame was repaired at the manufacturer's expense but not the other components. The contact was charged for the repairs and stated that the manufacturer should have reimbursed him for the repairs. The manufacturer advised the contact that they would contact him with a decision but he had not yet been contacted. The failure mileage was 110,368.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The vehicle was included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 09v444000 (frame and members:underbody shields). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technicians stated the vehicle did not need the recall repair performed because there was no corrosion found on the cross member. After taking the vehicle to the dealer the contact noticed severe corrosion on the rear frame and coil springs. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The steering wheel became increasingly difficult to steer. The contact moved the vehicle off the roadway and found that the power steering fluid was extremely low and refilled the fluid. The contact was able to locate a recall and believed the recall was associated with the failure he had experienced in the vehicle, stating that the power steering module possibly was affected by a defective frame (NHTSA campaign id number: 09v444000: structure: frame and members: underbody shields). The contact did not confirm if the vehicle was included with the recall. The contact stated the vehicle was previously at the dealer where unknown repairs were made to the vehicle. The contact had not experienced frame failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 146,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While driving approximately 45-50 mph he heard a loud noise and the left rear spring broke which caused the vehicle to stop immediately. He engaged the accelerator pedal and heard another loud noise and coasted the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised him that it would be 3 months before they could repair his vehicle because of the back log of recalls. The dealer performed the recall work on his vehicle on August 23, 2010; recall 09v444000, structure: frame and members:underbody shields. As he was driving from the dealership he engaged the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor; he informed the service manager of the failure. The service manager advised the technicians to clean, adjust the rear brakes and relieve some tension on the parking brake cable. The following day the dealer advised him that the transmission was failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer waiting for the parts to be available. The failure mileage was 102,168 and the current mileage was 102,192.

Whole bottom frame of truck is rotted. Took it to Toyota dealership to inspect for recall. They said nothing is wrong. Took it to another mechanic & he said vehicle unsafe to drive.

On or about April 24th, 20010 my son was driving my 2000 Toyota Tundra pick up truck when the spare tire fell off the mount under the truck. I had been aware of some rust problems with this vehicle, however when I called my local Toyota dealer they said they were not doing much about this problem at this time, due to all the gas pedal problems they are currently having at Toyota. After bringing my truck home I looked underneath and saw a tremendous amount of rust. Even the crossmember that supports the gas tank appears very rusty and is of concern to me now. I won't fill my gas tank beyond half a tank anymore. I intend to go to the Toyota dealership and demand that they inspect my truck for safety reasons.

My 2000 Toyota Tundra was in for a state inspection and failed due to the multiple cracks in the truck frame. It was taken to the dealership and after they looked at the truck and seen the extent of the rust, rot and cracks they kept my truck and provided me a rental truck free of charge until they come to a fix.

I learned on the Toyota website that my 2000 Toyota Tundra was recalled to check for severe corrosion of the rear cross member. My truck failed the test and I was told it was not safe to drive. The dealer provided a rental car but has no plan for repairing the Tundras or for compensating the owners. I was told the dealer would hold the Tundra until Toyota provides an answer.

Steering instability was noted at various speeds. Upon inspection by mechanic, extensive corrosion of the frame was found. The front frame crossmember that supports the steering rack was corroded to failure. The right boss was detached from the frame, causing the steering rack to partially detach, leading to partial loss of control. Mechanic advised there is no repair procedure except for frame replacement. Mechanic advised that the truck is unsafe to drive.

A CO-worker sent me a rear photo of my 2000 Toyota Tundra in the parking lot showing the spare on the ground. After removing the spare I notice that the cross member which supports the spare was broken in half. Where the cross member attaches to the frame has rotted away. The driver side shock is broken and detached. The exhaust is also questionable as it is attached to the broken cross member. Rear brake line and proportioning valve are also in question as they also are partially supported by the cross member and rotting frame. As of t his writing I have a case number assigned with Toyota but like many others we are getting nothing but lip service. My local dealer has determined that my truck is unsafe to drive and has yet to do anything to remedy the situation. I can provide further details and photos upon request.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The frame on the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but no repairs were performed at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000. The current mileage was approximately 144,500.

Rust hole completly threw frame.

The rust on my 2000 Tundra extends to more than just the rear cross member that my local dealer reported and Toyota is willing to replace. I looked under the truck today and a lot of the front end is rusted away. The steering rack has rusted to the point of having a hole in it that pumps power steering fluid onto the road. Very dangerous.

----- original message ----- bill wise ; Toyota@consumer-follow-up. Com sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 8:53 am subject: website inquiry it turns out that I have to replaced another "left front axle, front axle seals, bearings, plus lower ball joint\seals", again, because the bearing and the booth (seals) leaks which makes the bearings to dry out and broke loose and landed right on top of the lower ball joint which causes the damaged to the lower ball joint, too. According to my memory, I had replaced "the whole entire front end "drive axle", and both front lower ball joint in 2006 and they were not installed correctly, so I did took it to your Toyota's shop in order to get it fixed right and. With parts and labors, I've paid you guys almost $2,000. 00, which only last me little over 3 years and then it's start over again. This is the second time, that the "left front driver axle" and it's bearing gave out on me, and luckily, both times, I have noticed the noise and pulled over in to the parking lot in time, other wise, my truck causes the accident and\or some one could have got hurt or kill. This meant, I have to spend another $2,000. 00 more dollars just to have the same thing done to my truck again. I know I can save money by having my friends to help me fix, but I don't want to take that chance because this is the second times the "left driver side (front axle) went out on me and I don't want to be responsible for hurting anyone or might be worst. Please advise. According to bills of service from Toyota dealer shop: c: perform 4-wheel alignment aln had to readjust entire front end (front axle) d: rear axle seals leaking, price repair axle replaced both rear axle seals/bearings. Replaced left front axle bearing. Resurfaced.

2000 Toyota Tundra with frame holes, it will not pass inspection. At least 6 holes found during Toyota inspection and I have filed claim. The existing recall for cross member is not enough!! they will not touch cross member until Toyota responds to the claim. Inspection is due next month???.

I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra. Yesterday I was checking my tires and gasped in absolute disbelief. My frame behind my axle was broken in 2 places. I was about 100 miles from my house so I drove to town cautiously and went to see my family mechanic. He couldn't believe what he saw. Pointing out the 2 spots where the frame had corroded so bad that it snapped , he also notice that it looked cracked behind the spot it was broken, and was developing a crack over the axle. I went home and immediately called Toyota of north America and my local Toyota dealership. I received a case number and I am waiting for someone to call me back. I also was researching and found out that the frames were made in the same place as the recalled tacoma frames were made. So it is obvious just by reading on this site along with many others that Toyota has a major problem on the horizon. These trucks need to be recalled and offer the same thing as the tacoma owners were getting. I realize that another recall would kill Toyota but that is better than someone's spare tire to fall off, or there brake line to rust away ( mine did over the summer ), or have the frame collapse and cause a major accident on our roadways. Tundra owners must come together and push for this recall to happen before something tragic happens.

I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The vehicle was recently at the Toyota dealership in middletown, CT. They inspected my vehicle and told me that there was an 8 inch hole in the frame caused by excessive rust, and that the vehicle was no longer safe to drive. They recommended I call Toyota to let them know about the problem and to see what/if they would do anything to help me. I tried to reach them by phone, but I was on hold for 1 hour and 45 minutes and never managed to get through. When I tried to call today, the call was not accepted due to high call volumes. I sent an email two days ago and have not had a response other than an automated one. I purchased the vehicle in November of 2007 for $10, 300 and it had 133,000 miles on it. It currently has 143,000 miles on it. I am writing to the NHTSA because in conducting some research online I see that other people are having a similar problem and I was wondering if there was anything your agency could do to pressure Toyota to compensate owners or initiate a recall to get these unsafe vehicles fixed or off of the road. The current recall for the rear cross member which holds the spare tire is not adequate because it does not address frame rot. By the way, my spare tire broke away and was hanging from the suspension wire just 2 inches off of the road while I was pulling a trailer this past August. I was very lucky to have discovered it before it fell completely.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the cross member that holds the front part of the fuel tank was rotten. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they sent him to a welding shop to weld a plate over the rust hole. He stated that he could not afford to repair the vehicle at the welding shop. He called the Toyota manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was out of warranty and that there was no recall for his model vehicle. He filed claim# 1001135934 with the Toyota manufacturer. The failure mileage was 170,937.

2000 Toyota Tundra rust found in front frame box while having Toyota dealer inspect for cross member recalled by Toyota. I consider this to be a serious safety hazard if in an accident. . More so than the rear crossmember dealer kept my vehicle.

My 2000 Toyota Tundra was inspected at portsmouth Toyota in new hampshire and deemed undriveable due to a corroded/rusted/rotted out frame.

To whom it may concern, I own a 2000 4x4 limited Tundra which has a rust problem. Most of the underside of the vehicle has heavy surface rust. It also has a front body mount that is rusted and corroded the medal is flaking and peeling away. I took the vehicle to a Toyota dealer for inspection. The dealer told me that the frame has no perforation holes in it. Nothing they can do. In addition to all the rust I had to replace rear brake lines and rear parking brake assembly on both sides do to rust and corrosion. I called Toyota corp to complain about these problems all they did was give me a case number. I also told them that the value of my vehicle has been compromised due to the rust . They will not do anything until holes are formed through the frame. I feel im caught between a rock and a hard place. Toyota did the right thing last year with the tacomas having rust issues but doing nothing for Tundra owners.

Severe drivers side frame corrosion over rear axle, on bracket securing axle to frame.

While washing the underside of my 2000 Toyota Tundra in a commercial self-service car wash numerous pieces of severely rusted flakes of steel came off my frame. The largest pieces were the size of a motorcycle license plate. These pieces came off from the main fore and aft frame members forward of the back tires. Upon further inspection I noticed that not only the aforementioned main frame members were severely rusted but that the cross-member frame pieces were also very rusted. I am concerned that the integrity of the frame has been compromised by this severe rusting.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph, and loss complete control of the vehicle. The vehicle swayed off of the road and crashed into several trees. The driver sustained severe injuries. The police was not called to the scene. The failure was contributed to a broken frame. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to an authorized dealer for further inspection by the manufacturers engineer. The contact stated that prior to the crash the vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer and manufacturer engineers on four separate occasions and reassured him that the frame was not a potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The frame is rotted on my 2000 Toyota Tundra.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The frame underneath of the vehicle has corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive, so he was provided with a rental vehicle. He has not contacted the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 147,400.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While the contact was having his vehicle inspected by a local mechanic he was informed that the frame on his vehicle had begun to rust. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 148000. The VIN was not available.